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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Blog Update (and Open Post)


Hello everyone! I am so sorry it's taken me so long to post this, but I'm back! Here's a short recap of what's been going on, since I know you have questions!

So after the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals died down, I wanted to take a little break for a few days and just go completely off the grid. I needed some time to myself to refocus and tend to real life stuff. But then on my birthday (which was on 12/13), I got sick. Really sick. We're talking can't-get-out-of-bed sick. I didn't have the energy to even look at my phone, check the blog or social media--I just needed to focus on getting better. Needless to say, it was the worst birthday ever.

A few days after my birthday, I started to feel like myself again and I posted a quick update on my Instagram just letting everyone know what was going on. I tried to get out and do some Christmas shopping, and I think I just pushed myself too hard too fast, and I felt lousy again. So I basically shut down and focused again on resting and getting better. 

So that brings us to today! I am FINALLY about 90% better so I dusted off the ol' laptop and here I am. Finally doing this blog post. I want to thank each and every one one of you who commented and sent me emails and messages asking if I was OK. You have no idea how much I appreciate that. Sometimes I feel like I'm in a bubble here, not really knowing how many people are reading the blog or how many people I may be connecting with (I only have comments and "likes" to judge that on, but I realize that some people read this blog whom I never hear from and I'm totally OK with that; that's just the way the internet works). But seeing comments from both longtime readers and readers whom I never knew existed touched me in a way that I can't really express in words. So thank you. From the bottom my heart, thank you for your concern.

So now that I'm back, I hope you'll give me a few days to get my bearings. I have approximately 800 unread emails right now and I have NO idea where we stand on deals and which retailers may still be shipping in time for Christmas, etc. I'm guessing that that window has closed for many retailers, but I'm also guessing that you're all probably way better off when it comes to holiday shopping than I am, and that you have almost all of the people on your lists crossed off!

So I'm thinking that the best way to get back up to speed is to hear from YOU. If you know of any hot deals, special sales, freebies, etc. that you think we all should know about, please do comment below and share them with us. Within the next few days, I'll do my best to get back up to speed and then it will be business as usual around here. I know that there are TONS of new 2017 drugstore products that I need to post about, and I also know that the CVS semi-annual beauty clearance sale is underway, so I am going to try to get a list up before the week is over. What else....? Hopefully you all can fill me in!

Again, I want to thank you for your messages and concern. It was never my intent to be away for this long, I deeply apologize for not updating you sooner. Today is really the first day that I truly feel like "me" again, and that's why I'm posting this today.

Love,
G. xo
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  1. Sonia Kashuk is leaving the target brand and Bobbie Brown is leaving Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

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    1. Nooooooooooooooo! My heart is broken :( Why SK, WHYYY!!?? :-P

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    2. no! I love buying Sonia Kashuk brush sets when they are on clearance.. bummer. thanks for the info though.

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    3. Do you know where Sonia is going to? This is a surprise.

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    4. I was looking at the Sonia Kashuk brush set for my dauther for Christmas. I was not sure if they were good brush. sounds like they are. I don't know any thing about her. I only know what she tells me lol. I might have to get her a set for Christmas. sad you won't be at Target any more if her things are good.

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    5. Ha! Thanks for the update...

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    6. Sonia Kashuk closed her twitter account recently (https://twitter.com/SoniaKashuk/), her IG states that she's saying good-bye to her role as the creative director of her brand (https://www.instagram.com/p/BN7M-8HArv0/) and soniakashuk.com redirects to www.target.com. :-(

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    7. So glad you are feeling like yourself. Its a hard time of year to feel so bad, and I am happy you will get to enjoy yourself.

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  2. Yay!!! I'm so glad you're feeling better :)

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  3. glad you're feeling better! i don't usually post but i alwayssss read and i was definitely worried about you!

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    1. We missed you! I have never posted before either, but I wondered what had happened! Please take some time for self-care. YOU are so loved by the online community!

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  4. Glad you took time to recharge and that you're feeling better. missed you! xo Norma

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  5. Welcome Back. I'm so glad you are feeling better. We missed you.

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  6. Glad you are back & feeling better. And ... wait, what?!? My bday is 12/13 also. I don't know too many people who share my bday so had to post a HBD comment to you!

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  7. So glad you are back and feeling better G! You were definitely missed.

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  8. So glad you are feeling like yourself again! We missed you!

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  9. Yayyy so happy you're Okay!!

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  10. So glad you're feeling better!!!

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  11. Ulta has their vintage capsule lipsticks on sale for $11. The one I wanted most is sold out (Roach.)

    Glad you're on the mend!

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    1. edit I mean Ulta has Urban Decay vintage capsule lipsticks for $11. Not ulta brand 😂

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    2. I have the Roach color and it is now one of my go-to lip colors. I keep it in my purse at all times

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  12. My dearest G! So glad you are feeling better and almost back 100%. I know what it is like to be that sick. Sometimes our bodies make us do what we don't want to do (take it down for a while). Continue to get better. As for sales: I haven't really paid attention. I picked up a few new releases that were not on sale. No I am not finished shopping but I am off from work 12/22 until 1/3 so I have time to finish. Again so glad you are feeling better. I really missed your posts. I didn't realize how much I enjoy your blog until now. Xoxo!

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  13. Yay you're back!! Missed you lovely! Glad you're feeling better =)

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  14. I'm so sorry that you were so ill, and I'm very glad that you're feeling better. We've missed you :-)

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  15. So glad to know that you're feeling better hooray ������ There's so many of us to count on your updates and your discounts and your deals - so we miss you when you're gone.... be blessed and happy holidays!

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  16. I wondered why I hadn't seen any posts from you, I went to your FB page and sure enough you had went mia! I'm sorry to hear you were sick ☹️ Hope you have an extra special Christmas xoxo oh and JCP.com has the urban decay full spectrum palette for $27, everywhere else it's $39 I believe, I'm holding off to see if they have any free shipping days because Sephora's flash shipping doesn't work for that 😕

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    1. It's showing up $39 too when I looked on jcp.com, just a minute ago.

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  17. So glad to hear from you G! Hope you feel tip top soon

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  18. Glad ur feeling better, i knew something was missing in my day to day and i just couldn't put my finger on it and now i realize it was ur daily blog post, so happy to have u back G

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  19. G, I figured (being old & forgetful) that I'd missed reading you letting us know you needed a break/vacation & thought 'good for you, you need it'. So glad you are feeling better. (I will say I was in serious withdrawal from not having your daily posts to read, yours being my #1 read!) I think most sales are winding down this close to all of the various holidays. I know we are all looking forward to the 'after' sales!

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  20. I read daily so I was wondering what happened to you thank GOD your ok!!!! Be BLESSED HUGS. Stay well glad you're back!!!!!

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  21. I was wondering the other day why I hadn't been getting your texts. I was like, did I stop them by accident? Lol Glad you're feeling better and hope you get your Christmas shopping done in time!

    My contribution to the current sales: Ulta has a 20% off coupon code(404830) for your entire purchase including fragrance until December 24th. Sokoglam is doing free U.S. shipping until 12/31 w/ code Holidayship. Memebox is doing 10% off w/ code Holiday10 and they're doing 5X Memepoints on all purchases until 1/1/17. Hope this helps someone!

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  22. So glad you're ok. Long time reader, and my stomach dropped when I saw the heading of this page. I thought you were going to leave us. Glad you're back! You do so much amazing work. Thank you.

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  23. Happy to hear you are feeling better!! My shop is shipping quick, but it's probably too late to get it by the 24th. I do sell email only gift certificates though!
    Take care of yourself...
    Thanks,
    Sue

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  24. I saw these Ulta deals yesterday:
    Lorac cue the confetti palette reg $30 on sale for $15
    Laura Geller best of baked palette reg 49.00 on sale for $35
    I swatched them in the store and they looked beautiful.

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  25. Glad to have you back! I was about to leave a message for you. I don't post often, but I read Nouveau Cheap every day. Target is having a major clearance in their beauty section. The beauty ambassador told me that they are revamping the section with new products the second week of January. It looks like Physicians Formula is getting axed from my Target, as the whole line is on clearance. NYC is all on clearance, too, but I was told they are redoing their packaging.
    Rest up and get well! Don't push yourself to much on here. Give the sales a break and do some nice reviews. :)

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    1. My Target was the same. Virtually the only line that wasn't clearanced out was Rimmel. But they had a huge clearance on Rimmel back around Labor Day. At least 50% on most Neutragena, Physician's Formula, Maybelline, Sonia Kashuk, Revlon, etc. Lipsticks on sale everywhere. It was a Christmas Miracle!

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  26. Welcome back! I've been worried about you, as many of us have! So glad you're back and starting to feel better! We share the same birthday, so happy belated Birthday! I hope this year is full of so much happiness and new adventures for you!

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  27. I'm glad your feeling better!! I don't what type of virus that is going around but it is knocking ppl down! Anyways love your blog! I'm going to start commenting to show my appreciation for what you do! Thanks ❤️ Mary

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  28. So glad you are feeling better G! You were missed!

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  29. Glad you're doing better! Been reading your blog for a very long time and appreciate all of your hard work, you save me so much money. I've shown friends your blog as well and they love it. I just received another 20% off coupon for Ulta on everything including fragrance! Will be using 20% off again!

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  30. Glad you are feeling better! We've missed your posts!

    My tip: Target (at least the ones in my area-- I've checked three) has a TON of makeup on clearance. It seems like almost 1/4 of their stock. All brands! Guess they're getting ready for new launches!

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  31. I am so glad that you are ok! Welcome back! :).

    Kathleen lights did a list of her fav colourpop products and colorpop is offering those products with 20% off for a few days (I believe until Dec 22). Not code needed.

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  32. Semi-longtime lurker, and first ever post to let you know that I am so glad that you're feeling better :) I truly missed your updates!! There's just no site quite like this one on the internet - you truly fill a much needed void in the cosmetics-obsessed realm! With the help of your informative posts, I bought waaaay too much during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, and I'm already gearing up for the post-Xmas sales madness to come!! Thank you for all your tireless hard work, and know that you are very much appreciated. ❤️

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  33. I am truly sorry that you have not been feeling well and that you were sick. I hope that when you are 100% you take the time to celebrate your birthday even if the date has pasted, you deserve it. You are such a super star, because of you all of us have been able to save money. But it's not just about saving money, you have taken your time and resources to help us buy gifts for our family and friends, get that special something for ourselves. Personally I have been unemployed for over a year and because of your blog which contains your research and the community of followers and their research I have been able to work with my budget to help others. THANKS YOU G AND THANK YOU my fellow followers

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  34. Glad you are feeling better. I was tired of seeing the green color of the year post lol

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  35. So sorry you've been so sick! Especially on your birthday! I don't often comment but I look for your blog everyday and really miss it when you're bot there. Keep on the mend! I say bday do over!

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  36. G!!!!!! I was so worried about you and kept thinking that since I don't know you personally there was no way to contact you but I knew something was wrong because you always tell us when you are going on vacation or taking a break from blogging. SO glad to hear (and see) you are back!!! Makeup aside, I was truly concerned for your well being. I kept checking every day and hoping something bad didn't happen. As I said, I don't know you personally but I've been reading your blog for years now and I feel I do have some sort of connection with you so I was truly concerned. Thank goodness you are better!!!!!! Merry Christmas!! xo -Carol

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    1. SO glad I'm not the only one who was a little freaked

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  37. Missed your posts....glad you're feeling better. Now, let's all get our game faces on, after Christmas sale are coming soon, we need your help to navigate the madness! !!!

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  38. So glad u are feeling better, glad u are back :)

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  39. Right before your IG post I realized you hadn't posted for a while and I started to wonder...then I saw your post. So glad you're feeling better now, isn't it awful when you're that sick? Take all the time you need.
    Oh, and when you're ready...I found a display of all the Wet n Wild Spring 2017 stuff at Christmas Tree Shop! After doing a little dance of joy, you were the first person I thought of. I took a bunch of pics and figured I'd wait til you were back on your feet before offering them up ;)

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  40. I got a Tarte Tarteist mascara (full size) from Macy's for $12 with free shipping!

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  41. So happy you are feeling better. I was worried you were kaput due to sales overload. ;) you had a lousy birthday so hopefully you will have an awesome 'Christmas.

    Ulta and Estée Lauder have some of Lauder holiday gifts on sale. I'm eyeing that blush wheel. It's less than 28.00.
    Don't overdo it. Take time to get back to 100%. Okay?

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  42. i was obsessively checking the site multiple times a day! glad you are back.. xoxooxoxoxoox

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  43. Glad you are doing better! Welcome back!

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  44. Saks fifth Ave have 10% off beauty department with code BEAUTY16. Valid til 21st

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  45. G! Belated happy birthday! I was definitely worried about you. Glad to hear you're on the mend!
    My only makeup suggestion is about holiday stuff at Walgreens. I wasn't super impressed with their "look up" items (the holiday makeup and stuff they don't have room for on regular shelves so they put up high) this year, but I did grab a couple of LA Color "Shine V. Matte" palettes around Thanksgiving, and I am so impressed with them. They are a whopping $2 each, the "shine" shades are sparkly without being full of chunky glitter, and the matte shades are quite pigmented - some of the darker ones almost too much so! I got 2 of them, and I may try to track down the others. I have used the ones I have every day for the last several weeks, and I am still loving them. These are way better than the Profusion palettes they have had the last several years.

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  46. I'm so glad you're feeling better too!!!

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  47. HSN has the full Peach collection from Too-faced on sale right now with 4 payments on each item!!

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  48. G, I'm happy to hear you feel better! I was getting worried something serious happened to you. As a long time reader of your blog I've noticed that you post almost everyday. So not hearing from you for more than 10 days meant something was wrong. I even went to check your twitter page but there was no update there. Anyway, get well soon!

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  49. So good to see your post today & hear your're ok! I wondered what happened but figured it was something serious.
    Take it easy!!!

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  50. G!!! So happy to hear that you're on the mend. Now, lay back down and take care of yourself. We need you around. Feel better, lady 💘

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  51. Hi G, Just wanted to let you know I check your blog every day, multiple times a day (but don't ever really comment)! I want you to know I absolutely LoVe your blog and immensely appreciate all of the work you do. It's so valuable to me. I am glad you are ok and are getting better! Hope you feel 100% soon :)

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  52. First time commenting here. My day is never complete without checking your blog at least twice and I truly missed you and your posts! You did such a great job over the holidays that I thought that you had perhaps taken a vacation to unwind. But then I grew a little concerned when there was nothing from your side and I was hoping everything was okay! Glad to know you are feeling better!!!

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  53. Glad you're better! I love the blog and check it daily!

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  54. So glad you're ok! Was worried when I didn't see posts for couple days. Take it easy and rest! We're here ready to read your posts when you're better. Thanks for the wonderful job you do and Merry Christmas '

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  55. Glad to hear you're doing better!

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  56. I wrote to you in a PM on FB but you get so many that way, you probably will never see it. REALLY missed your emails!

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  57. I'm very sorry to hear that you were MIA because you were sick. I'm glad you are much better now but just don't overdue yourself. The body tends to laps when it is still weak and we push it. Glad you are back cause you are certainly missed. You truly are the blogger of bloggers and I appreciate what you do!! Much love, take it slow.

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  58. Much love to you and hopes for a speedy recovery. I have been sick for the past month, something horrible was going around (I'm in SD too). Rest as much as you need to!

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  59. I'm very sorry to hear that you were MIA because you were sick. I'm glad you are much better now but just don't overdue yourself. The body tends to laps when it is still weak and we push it. Glad you are back cause you are certainly missed. You truly are the blogger of bloggers and I appreciate what you do!! Much love, take it slow.

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  60. So glad to hear you're doing better!!! I'm one of those who rarely comment and with Instagram's Facebook algorithm, I barely see any posts from people I like. Anyway, just thank you for all you do for us beauty addicts!!!!

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  61. Sorry you were feeling so bad. I was sick too during that time period. Went to the ER twice... but I am much better now too. I was worried about you! Sorry about your birthday... but you'll have another one next year.. and you can make up for it then! :-)

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  62. G so glad to hear you are better. Forget the deals and focus on yourself, family, and your holiday. I wish you the best holiday and new year. And thank you for everything you do for us..

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  63. Merry Christmas and so so glad you are feeling better. Welcome back.

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  64. Glad you're feeling much better! I don't post a lot but visit the blog everyday checking on the newest deals. I was getting worried something might have happened because I checked your twitter and FB and it was quiet. The I saw someone posted on your FB a screen shot from your IG and glad you were ok! Happy Holidays!

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  65. I too was wondering what happened! I thought you needed a break. After all you were going full force what seemed like forever. I'm happy to hear you're ok and almost 100%! It seems like UD is fading out a few products. Usually they drop the price. Then everyone else drops the price of their products. Then they're gone forever! Oh, I seen today that Tarte is coming out with an amazing palette this summer. I love Tarte!

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  66. I was hoping you were taking some time for yourself, sorry some of that you spent sick! Glad you are back. I think the CVS clearance is going to be big this year, can't wait to see your list and everyone's sightings!

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  67. Hello...I don't know of any deals and I too am sick...take care of yourself entirely FIRST ...then back into the swing of things...things can wait...your health cannot. I'm still sick but will remain inside the house until I feel at least 95%. If no other persons will wait for you...LOL I will...get better!!

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  68. I was really worried too. Glad you are better and back.......lots of sales in beauty on Macy's site; Origins and Bobbi Brown.

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  69. So glad you are feeling better and welcome back. Sometimes are bodies do what our minds won't let us do, which is rest, by making us sick. You were missed!

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  70. So glad you're feeling better. I was getting worried about you!

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  71. so glad you are ok I have missed you!

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  72. Ado glad you are feeling better and are back. You were missed! Take the time to heal, and take it easy.
    A all love your blog and want you to be well.
    Hugs

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  73. At Ulta, Urban Decay's Vice lipstick palette is on sale for $25 now.

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  74. I'm so sorry to hear you were sick, but very glad that you're feeling better!

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  75. Yay.....youre back. I was going through beauty deal withdrawals. I saved a ton of money but but but but, I missed reading your posts.

    I rarely post but I wanted to let you know I am so glad you are feeling better! There is nothing worse than being sick especially on your birthday and around the holidays. Take your time to get up to speed...we are all here waiting for you.

    Happy holidays and take it easy.... please.

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  76. I'm so glad you're back! I had a weird moment. The day you went awol (i'm sorry u were sick) I unsubscribed. I love your blog and emails, but I'm going on a nobuy in 2017. So the day after I unsubscribed I still immediately checked your site and didn't see any updates. I kept checking and since you normally post everyday I thought I'd been blocked for unsubscribing:) Neway I'm glad your back and I've since resubscribed.

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  77. Dear G,
    I have missed you so much during this crazy Holiday season, but I am so very glad to hear you are almost better. I am so sad to hear you have been sick. Lots of hugs going out to you!!!!!! xoxo

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  78. Whoa, regarding Bobbi: I was wondering why I saw Bobbi Brown items on sale at Macy's!! Also MAC Holiday Sets are 25% off (I think all the Nutcracker Sweet sets)

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  79. So so happy you are feeling so much better G!! I kept checking here weekly and wondering what was going on. Right now, there a few deals in Ulta! They have a 20% coupon that can include fragrance. Happy birthday by the way♡♡ You have the same birthday as Taylor Swift ♡♡♡

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  80. I thought you went on vacation and I just didn't get the memo. Hope you are feeling better! Your health is way more important than any beauty deal. We love you and want you to get back on your feet <3 As for deals Stila is on Hautelook and Laura Geller will be on there tomorrow. The too faced peaches pallette is on HSN. Does anyone know if that visa checkout discount still works? My boyfriend said he tried to use it and an error code came up

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  81. I was wondering what happened to you!! So glad you are feeling better!!

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  82. Also TJ Maxx has been a jackpot near me. Yesterday I saw Stila, Bear Minerals, Kat Von D, and Anastasia Beverly Hills Brands and Clinique and Bobbie Brown. I checked Instagram and they are appearing in TJ Maxxes all over.

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  83. Dear G., I'm so glad you are beginning to mend. Please take your time relapses are awful and discouraging. We can muddle on a few more days. Though we all miss you we can read each others comments until you are full speed. I for one will be waiting patiently for your return now that I know your family and you are OK. Merry Christmas Gianna, if I don't talk with you before then. Xo, Robin

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  84. I was seriously worried that something Horrible had happened to you. I guess I watch too much CNN. So glad it was just what it was. Welcome back.

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  85. Glad you are back. Take your time getting up to speed. Missed you.

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  86. I was wondering where you went - sorry you were sick, and happy you are back! Please continue to take time for yourself when you can!

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  87. Hi, G! I am so glad to finally read your post again! I kinda hoped and thought that after the Black Friday madness, you decided to recharge and just focus also on yourself & your family. Anyway, I am sending you happy thoughts as you continue to recuperate.
    As for sales that I know, Ulta platinum members have until Dec 24 to use their 20% off coupons for their entire purchases including fragrances. Ulta also released coupon code for 20% off for qualifying purchases for non-platinum members.

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  88. I did miss your feed in my box but I'm glad you are getting your well deserved R&R! Happy and Healthy 2017!😘

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  89. So sorry you were ill G!! I had been hoping you'd scampered off to some glorious Hawaiian vacation, but I guess I was wrong. Glad you're on the mend. :)

    Not exactly a super deal, but Selfridges (UK company) is now offering Selfridges+ which is a one time $50 fee for free shipping for a year. It's normally like $30-40 on it's own for a single delivery, so if you're planning on buying from our cousins across the pond, this is the best way to do it! They have a lot of brands that are hard to get here, so for the beauty lover this might be ideal.

    Thanks again for all you do G!

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    1. Thank you! I've been kicking myself for not getting anything at Thanksgiving and wishing for a deal that would bring cost down since shipping is so much. This is good news for me!

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  90. So glad to read that you are feeling better!!
    Take it slowly and relax....you can see that lots of us are here waiting for you to return, feeling great!

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  91. I never comment, but I am glad you are feeling better!!! I absolutely love your blog and really appreciate all that you do!!!!

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  92. glad you are felling better. I just received my coupon from Bath and Body Works, their Semi Annual Sale starts Dec 26-Jan 22. I'm guessing Victoria Secrets is going to be right behind it.

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  93. Birchbox has some awesome gift sets right now and when I went to purchase one my total was lowered 30% automatically!

    http://www.refinery29.com/amp/2016/12/133064/birchbox-exclusive-holiday-gifts?client=safari

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  94. So glad you are back! I was worried.

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  95. I'm so glad you're back, G!! I read your blog every day and really appreciate all that you do!! I was worried about you! Glad you're feeling better!! 💗✨💕

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  96. Glad you are back! I was missing your updates and kept rereading old posts!

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  97. Very relieved that you are OK and getting better. Keep on resting, everything can wait and everyone will understand!

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  98. Ulta Rewards members (not just platinum members) got a 20% off everything coupon (even most high end products)! I used mine on the Two Faced Sweet Peach palette and then they sent me another! So I used my second coupon on the Smashbox Cover Shot palette in Ablaze. The coupons are good until the 24th.

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  99. I usually lurk but I am here everyday. Even though I don't know you personally it was just strange that you hadn't posted in a few days. I know that what you do is a TON of work so I figured you were taking a well deserved R&R. Then more days went by and I really started to worry and wonder if something bad had happened to you! Happy you are ok and I'm sorry that you had to be ill on your birthday. Being sick is never fun but it really sucks when it's your birthday. Take it easy on yourself! We appreciate all of your hard work for us but we want you to feel good too! :)

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  100. Beauty bay is having a sale I just bought a viseart palette for $60

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  101. Don't know if my first comment with through but beauty bay is having a sale I bought a viseart palette for $60 and a Sara happ lip slip for $12

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  102. Glad that you're back G! Every few days I check on your blog to see if you're back and here you are!

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  103. I'm glad you're back. Sorry you were sick, especially for your birthday. I don't know if it was mentioned, but Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale starts December 26th.

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  104. First time commenter here! So glad to hear that you're feeling better! When I noticed that you stopped posting, I just assumed that you were taking a break since every one and their mother knows that you deserve it! You work so hard on this blog and so I thought "Good for her, she's taking a break!" But, I didn't know that you were sick this whole time! So glad that you're better and I hope that you continue to improve. Your wonderful blog posts and beautiful spirit are always so appreciated! If you ever need time away, don't worry about us here- those of us that are beauty-obsessed always find a way to find out about sales! :)

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  105. you were missed! glad you are feeling better!!!!

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  106. We missed you, girl. Glad you're on the mend! Best wishes for a festive Christmas to make up for your unhappy birthday!

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  107. All the makeup ( and sales) in the world doesn't matter one bit when you feel like CRAP. Health is everything!! Please take as much time as you need to get well, Makeup and your fan's will be here waiting.

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  108. Happy birthday! and also Happy holidays :) So glad youre feeling a lot better! I was worried about you. sending you good vibes :)

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  109. So glad you're back! I recommend that you celebrate your birthday properly once you're back to 100%. :-)

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  110. Am excited to hear you're almost better! I just assumed you took a much needed and well deserved vacay, especially after working so hard updating us with the best Black Friday and Cyber Week sales! I very rarely get out of lurkdom but I needed to tell you how much I appreciate everything that you do :-)

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  111. Love you G! Don't be afraid to put your health first.

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  112. I was wondering how you've been doing. So glad to hear you're okay! I got sick earlier this month too. I feel like I get it every year around this time. ARgh.

    Anyways, take your time catching up on things. Try not to let things stress you out. Get enough rest. :)

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  113. The Urban Decay website has the Full Spectrum palette, Vice lippies and Naked Illuminated trio (and a few other things) on sale, same price as Ulta, but they have a 30% off code (MYUD30). I got the palette for under $30 after tax with free shipping. (Saved $11.70 off the Ulta price)

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  114. I am so glad you are feeling better! What an awful time of the year to be sick. It is really nice to have you back. You have been missed!

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  115. Glad you're feeling better!

    Urban Decay is offering an additional 30% off of their sale section with code MYUD30. There are some good deals to be had there!

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  116. I work at a Walgreens that get a lot of the new makeup displays earlier than other stores in our area and we have a ton of new products, including
    -Milani: lip color removers, lip scrubs, lip smoothers, countering sticks, highlighters, concealers, face primer, and makeup setting spray
    -Jordana: Contouring stick and Highlighting sticks
    -Loreal: Concealer palettes, Correcting Palettes, eyebrow pomades, 3 different blending sponges
    -Revlon: a ton of lip products

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  117. SO SO happy to see you back and to hear you are feeling better, hun! Dude no lie, the sales aren't the same without your presence and not just because of your sale updates, it is your presence in the community. You have been very missed. *hugs* ~Dustiwoot

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  118. I'm so glad you're back and feeling better. I've been meaning to tell you that I love your blog so much, and for more reasons than you may think. Of course, I love finding awesome deals on awesome makeup, but it's more than that. I've been going through a tough time in my personal life and I find your blog so comforting. Even if I'm not going to buy anything, I love reading out good deals and scouring the web to find makeup and beauty products that I will love. It really gives me a way to take my mind off things. I also love the camaraderie - the way all us beauty fans work together to get the best bang for our buck, the way everyone provides recommendations on products, and the way you care about your visitors. I think it really says a lot about you and about the beauty community in general. I know I look forward to popping over to your blog everyday and reading about everyone's hauls and new favorite products. So, this is my long way of saying thank you. I appreciate you and your blog more than you may realize.

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  119. UD still has primer potions on sale for $8. PLUS an additional 30% off with code MYUD30. Beauty junkies get free shipping too!!

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  120. I had no idea that you weren't well as I took a break then too. So glad to hear that you're on the upswing!! At least Christmas won't be ruined too!! Juicy Shakers are 1/2 off on HSN today only plus more makeup deals. Happy Holidays and thank you for all that you do for us!!

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  121. HSN is having a flash sale on some beauty products. Up to 50% off plus Flexpay options and a $10 off $20 code (the Visa checkout deal might also still be live, but I haven't double checked). Some things to note: Lancome Juicy Shakers are $10.50 (orig. $21), Lorac Pro Matte 3-piece set with Pro Lash Pomade mascara and Front of the Line PRO eye pencil, and PRO matte palette for $28 (orig. 45), Also some Korres, Ahava, Cargo, Deborah Lippman, and Elizabeth Arden.

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  122. Marshalls has the ABH cream contour kits in light medium and deep for $19.99!

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  123. I literally check you website daily and I was wondering why you haven't posted in awhile! Glad you're okay and up and about! Thanks for being so amazing and we're lucky to have you!

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  124. I JUST FOUND AN AMAZING DEAL!! Philosophy 2-Pc. Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash Set is at Macy's (I bought mine online) for $18 + free shipping!!! It comes with a full size 8-oz bottle of it, as well as a travel size. On Sephora a full size bottle is $28, so this is a STEAL. Gogogo!! Also, glad to hear that you're feeling better G. This is my first time commenting as well but trust me, I check your site every single day LOL. HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!

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  125. Urban Decay is offering 30% off on sale items with the code MYUD30 plus free shipping for their rewards members. The Gilt site/ app is offering $30 an $80 purchase at Clinique and Glam Glow, it doesn't include holiday sets. Plus they're also offering 30% off at the Philosophy website. All vouchers are free for Gilt members, it's free to join the guit site.

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  126. You can get a $30 off an $80 purchase vouchers for the Glam Glow and Clinique sites or in store. Also a 30% off the Philosophy site from the Gilt City site/app. All the vouchers are free and you can get one of each. They are restrictions so read the fine print. It's free to join Gilt City and it's worth checking every so often because they run discount vouchers, coupons, and even discount gift cards quite a bit (obviously the gift cards cost but generally the vouchers are free). About 2 years ago I got a gift card to Tarte worth $80 for $30.

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  127. Love and missed you, G. I'm glad you're feeling better :)

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  128. I'm glad you're back, there is a lot of new stuff to review! Jordana has new highlighters and contour sticks, got mines at walgreens for $4.99 and new sweet cream matte liquid Lipsticks

    Also the catsuit liquid Lipsticks from wet and wild, plus TONS of new stuff like the new foundation I heard is 100%

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  129. Welcome back sweet baby child! Wishing you continued recovery and just enough real life stuff that you feel like George Bailey at the end of It's a Wonderful Life.

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  130. So glad you're feeling better G! Happy (belated) Birthday! Mine was on 12/12. :) I've gone from getting a stomach virus to now having a bad cold with a sinus infection. The only good thing about getting sick is I lost almost 10 pounds. LOL Wishing you a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

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  131. Merry Christmas! Butter London has 30% off today!

    Any tips for shopping the Lush boxing day sale, assuming they have it tomorrow? I've never shopped at Lush before!

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  132. glad ur back...missed u so much...u know I have already moved to switzerland but I still follow ur blongs daily as I used to do when I was in US

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  133. The Beautylish Lucky Bag opens up tomorrow at 11:00AM PST. $75 for at least $150 value. I've read some reviews of last year's nah and people seemed happy with what they got. Some people got REALLY lucky and got Natasha Denona 5 pan pallets or Beautylish gift cards.

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  134. IMAN Cosmetics has new foundations and lipsticks. CoverGirl has new matte lipsticks being added to the Queen line.

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